Durham County property record for 218 W Markham Ave, Durham, NC 27701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 926 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $118,500 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,878 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0832-02-8720 |
| Primary APN | 0832-02-8720 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 926 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 926 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 8448915 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 083213028721 |
| Street Address | 218 W MARKHAM AVE |
| City | DURHAM |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27701-1317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU-5 |
| Legal Description | PROP-DUKE B L/BLK:37/LT#0 1 PL:000007-000019 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROP-DUKE B L |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DURHAM NC |
| Township / Civil Division | DURHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Durham County records, as of October 13, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1800 GLENDALE AVE, DURHAM, NC 27701-1324 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0052680195 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5268 / 0195 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0061090647 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Durham County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham County |
| Municipality | Durham City |
| Unified School District | Durham Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,878.00 (+51.48%) | $391,240 (+100.12%) Land $273,125 Building $118,115 | $391,240 (+100.12%) Land $273,125 Building $118,115 |
| 2023 | $2,560.00 (+2.32%) | $195,499 Land $85,875 Building $109,624 | $195,499 Land $85,875 Building $109,624 |
| 2022 | $2,502.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2015–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 95% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF DURHAM serves 333,490 people · EPA ID NC0332010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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